My sexual thoughts drove me mad. Then I realised it was OCD - Rose Bretécher | Comment is Free

Wed, 17 Jun 2026 14:50:01 +0000

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Rose Bretécher spent years distressed by her intrusive sexual thoughts, until she realised they were part of her OCD. Thoughts of sex, body parts and even child abuse drove her to believe she was insane. She argues that we need to be more open about OCD so we can recognise it and the different forms it can take.

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